Review
TAN BooksChecked by Vetteroo review
Catholic readers.
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- What it is
- Catholic books, Bibles and homeschool materials
- Best for
- Catholic readers and homeschool families
- Price
- About $18 per book on sale, checked October 30, 2026
- Prices checked
- October 30, 2026
We researched TAN Books's official pricing, terms, product pages, help pages and outside reviews. We haven't used TAN Books ourselves, so this is a research-based review, not a hands-on test.
Who it’s best for
- Catholic readers.
- Homeschool families.
- Gift buyers for First Communion and Confirmation.
Who should skip it
- Probably not the best fit if you want general fiction.
How it works day to day
This part draws on TAN Books’s own product pages, help center and documentation, read October 30, 2026 (listed under Sources). We haven’t used TAN Books ourselves.
Browse by topic or saint, add books or a curriculum set, and pick print, eBook or audio.
Key features in use
- Catholic books
- Bibles
- Homeschool courses
- eBooks and audio
- Gift sets
Setup and learning curve
None.
Integrations
None.
Support
Email and phone.
Real-world use cases
- Faith reading
- Homeschool
- Gifts
- Parish groups
What it costs
Prices checked October 30, 2026, from TAN Books’s own pricing page unless noted. Prices change often, so check the official page before you buy.
- Many books are on sale, for example The Purgatorian Manual $18 (was $29.95) and a 20-book Children's Saints Stories set $120 (was $200) (checked October 30, 2026).
What we like
- Large Catholic catalog.
- Frequent sales.
- Homeschool curriculum.
- eBooks and audio too.
What to watch for
- Trustpilot showed 2.7 out of 5 as of October 30, 2026, a weak score we disclose; read recent reviews before you buy (only 8 reviews).
- Niche catalog.
- Sale prices change often.
- Shipping costs can add up.
The fine print
- Check shipping and return terms at checkout.
- Sale prices are time-limited.
The main alternative: ThriftBooks
ThriftBooks sells used books of every kind at low prices.
What it costs: Varies by title
Pick TAN BooksChecked by Vetteroo if you…
- want Catholic titles.
- homeschool.
- want gift sets.
Pick ThriftBooks if you…
- want cheap used books.
- read widely.
- want free shipping thresholds.
Our take
TAN Books is a specialist Catholic publisher with frequent sales; reviews are few and weak, so check shipping terms.
Side by side
| Company | Best for | Starting price | Trial / refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAN Books Checked by Vetteroo | Catholic readers and homeschool families | About $18 per book on sale, checked October 30, 2026 | Check its return policy |
| ThriftBooks | Readers who want cheap used copies of common titles | Varies by title | See its return policy |
From our company records. Check the official pages for current prices.
What we checked
- TAN Books's pricing, product pages and terms, read October 30, 2026
- TAN Books's Trustpilot profile, read October 30, 2026
- ThriftBooks's details: read on its official pages on October 30, 2026 (comparison only; not reviewed)
- The other official and outside pages listed under Sources (links checked October 30, 2026)
Sources
- TAN Books (official site)
- TAN Books on Trustpilot
Visit TAN Books’s official site
How we review
We read the company's own terms, test the sign-up or booking steps where we can, and compare it with alternatives. A commission never changes what we write. Read our disclosure.
Disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend things we believe are useful. Read our full disclosure.